Dear Moviemainers, As Christmas rolls upon us so quickly this year faster every year as I get older. Leslie chose the movie Gigi, in memory of her poodle Gigi who passed away recently. The 1958 musical originally cast Audrey Hepburn, but when she decided not to do the role it then went to Leslie Caron. The story is about a young girl being raised by her grandmother who is trying to prepare her granddaughter for life in early 1900's Paris, when a young woman is either set to marry or become a mistress. Needless to say the hunk Louis Jordan falls in love with her, and cannot bear thinking of her as a mistress someday. Gigi won nine academy awards and is considered the last great MGM musical produced.
Next on the list is the movie Joyeux Noel. It is about a World War 1 Christmas truce in December 1914. Soldiers on both sides of the war come together for a short time to sing and celebrate Christmas. It is touching and, yes, I shed a tear; ok more than one tear at this film. It is based on a true story and it is sad to me to think they all got punished for their act of kindness to one another.
We will not meet for dinner this month as we hurry from one event to another. I will let you know when in January our next dinner club will meet. May you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Your Movie Diva, Movielynne.
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FYI for everyone...both movies are available in Netflix. We saw Joyeux Noel last year on Warren's recommendation. It was his favorite Christmas movie. It's REALLY good!! You'll love it.
Looking forward to seeing these movies. I remember seeing Gigi with my Mom and Dad at our Sunday night movies at the CC. It was a beautiful starlit night and we sat on lounge chairs. A very special memory...and when I see it this time it will be special too. Oh my little Gigi!
dear movie memebers, I just love movie trivia ! Leslie Caron's second marriage ended because she had an affair with Warren Beatty. The London court made Beatty pay the court fees as he was the one that caused the mess to begin with. I know what you are thinking what does this have to do with Gigi the movie ? Nothing I just got movie trivia stuck in my head. Movielynne
sunday, a cold and rainy day, I sat down to watch GIGI. Although I have seen it many a time I thought It was best to refresh myself. My favorite song has to be I Am Glad I Am Not Young Anymore. Maurice sings it so perfectly, and yes it reminds me yes I am not young any more. I will let you know when dinner will be with the club members in January, have a wonderful holiday. Movielynne
I always associate bright colors with the Psychaedelic 60s, not the Leave It To Beaver 50s! But wow, is "Gigi" a colorful film or what?!?!? It rivals Munchkinland. I loved the music, especially "The Night They Invented Champagne".
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